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Tama
Spend half a day at Sanrio Puroland and Tama Zoo; add an extra hour for the hot‑spring Gokurakuyu if you like.
Tama is a western suburb of Tokyo with a dedicated Hello Kitty theme park, a municipal zoo and a public onsen. It is reachable in 40 min from Shinjuku by private rail, making it a quick side‑trip from central Tokyo.
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tama110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tama, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyTama is safe; typical urban precautions apply.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHND Haneda Airport (≈30 km (19 mi), express bus or train to Tama).HND Haneda Airport (≈19 mi (30 km), express bus or train to Tama).
- Getting aroundKeio Rapid (¥330 (≈ US$3)) or Odakyu Express (¥360 (≈ US$3)) from Shinjuku to Tama Center every 10 min; the Tama Monorail links to JR Chuo at Tachikawa…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHotel room, a night, per room¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedHotel room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedHotel room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HND Haneda Airport (≈30 km (19 mi), express bus or train to Tama)HND Haneda Airport (≈19 mi (30 km), express bus or train to Tama)
Weather and climate
Tama: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Keio Rapid (¥330) or Odakyu Express (¥360) from Shinjuku to Tama Center every 10 min; the Tama Monorail links to JR Chuo at Tachikawa; walk or local bus for nearby sites.
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Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sanrio Puroland
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Keio Rapid to Tama Center, 5 min walk
Main attraction for Hello Kitty fans.
Tama Zoological Park
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Walk from Tama Center (≈10 min) or local bus
Free entry, open year‑round.
Gokurakuyu hot spring
cautionDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Walk from Tama Center (≈5 min)
Check opening hours; may be closed on some weekdays.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel near Tama Center
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PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room1 × 3 nights × ¥12,000 | ¥36,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ¥10,000 | ¥60,000 |
| Trip total≈ ¥16,000 per person per day, bed included | ¥96,000≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Ticket price for Sanrio Puroland is ¥4,000 (≈ US$30) adults, ¥3,700 (≈ US$25) youth; check for discounts.
- Tama Zoo entry is free but may have crowd peaks on weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tama. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day for exploring Musashino parks via the monorail.
- Combine Tama visit with a Tokyo‑west itinerary (Machida, Hachioji).
Sources
- officialTama city official website
- secondaryGuidoor – Tama English guide
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tama, revision 5312045 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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